As for the principal going missing and skipping work...
She often went missing.
While working that afternoon, a small incident occurred. Theresa, dressed in a mascot suit, watched Teacher Himeko stride past in a fury, looking around as if searching for something.
It frightened her so much that her dance moves became even more cheerful.
Himeko stormed into the shop and locked eyes with Fu Hua, who was doing the accounts. Her probing gaze swept up and down.
"Hey, has the principal been here?"
The steady brush paused, interrupting Fu Hua's flowing calligraphy. She frowned slightly, looked up, removed her red-framed glasses, and gave Himeko a salute.
"Hello, Teacher Himeko."
"Has she been here or not?"
Fu Hua subtly shook her head. As an employee, it was only natural to protect her boss's interests. If Theresa, the mascot, were dragged away, the shop's profits would inevitably suffer to some degree.
Fu Hua's commission would decrease as well.
After weighing the pros and cons, she decided to help Theresa maintain the lie.
That was right. Although Theresa had not said anything, the observant Fu Hua had already figured it out.
Theresa was wearing a mascot suit and dancing to attract customers.
Fu Hua waved Himeko off.
Theresa could not help letting out a sigh of relief.
From beginning to end, Himeko had not even glanced at Homu. She had escaped so easily. It was practically a miracle.
And so, Theresa kept working until the end of her shift.
Even with the physical abilities of a Honkai Beast, she still felt somewhat tired and wanted to go home for a good sleep.
Was this what work felt like?
Rita was also very puzzled. Just yesterday, she had given Zhao Bai some advice, yet today Theresa was working in a mascot suit.
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